Tag Archives: tutorial

Costume Week: There’s a New Sheriff in Town

Posted on September 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s that time of year again! Time to pull out a few thrift store finds from the bottom of the pile and create a fun costume for Halloween. My motto is quick and easy these days so I kept it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Halloween Costumes, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Sheriff Costume, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 31 Comments

DIY Costume Week: Homemade Dorothy Inspired Costume

Posted on September 23, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Welcome back to Costume Week at The Renegade Seamstress. Today, you can Follow the Yellow Brick Road and click your heels three times to find out how to make the iconic Dorothy costume. “You’ve always had the power my dear, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged DIY, Dorothy, Halloween Costume, Refashion, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling, Wizard of Oz | 1 Comment

How to Sew With Lightweight and Sheer Fabrics

Posted on September 12, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

It’s been a week full of glue sticks, paints, safety scissors, crayons, stories and ABC songs. I’m happy to say that my sweet new class and I have made it through our first week of all-day kindergarten and we all still … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, circle shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, hems, Refashion, seams, Sewing, sheer fabrics, Thrifting, tutorial | 20 Comments

Kimono Vest Goes West: How to Make a Kimono Cardigan From a Dress

Posted on July 24, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I LOVE the idea of a kimono vest. Long enough to cover up those BBQ potato chips that decided to hang out with me for awhile, yet open and airy enough to see my cute new skinny jeans underneath. AND I just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 31 Comments

How to Alter a Too Big Skirt With a Waistband

Posted on July 16, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE summer? Not just because of the warm weather and swimming. But the “I actually have time make dinner for my friends who need help” kind of summer. The “get up and go walking every morning” kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, skirt, tutorial | 17 Comments

Surprise Yourself and Learn How to Make a Crinoline or a Petticoat

Posted on July 7, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

I totally missed the fifties and the petticoat era. And to be honest, I never thought I missed anything. Nope, didn’t miss a thing. Until… I MADE ONE and wore it under this circle skirt, and I was thinkin’ to myself, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged circle skirt, DIY, DIY Crinoline, DIY Petticoat, fashion, Refashion, Refashion Runway, Sewing, tutorial, upcycling | 25 Comments

eHow #ProjectThrowdown: Denim-Do-Over and Time to Vote

Posted on June 5, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

OK, all my friends out there. eHow #ProjectThrowdown is now live! So, here I am, as promised, giving you my cute look and asking you to vote for my #ProjectThrowdown Denim-Do-Over project over at eHow. There are two ways to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged #ProjectThrowdown, DIY, eHow, fashion, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 10 Comments

eHow #ProjectThrowdown: These Boots Are Made For Walkin’

Posted on June 4, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

What do you get when eHow asks you to put a project together and the only rules are to mix lace, feathers, jeans and an old keychain? Why some boots of course! ****Click here to vote for this project by repinning**** I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged clothing, DIY, eHow, fashion, Project Throwdown, reconstructed clothing, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 19 Comments

How to Add Decorative Trim to a Button-Down Shirt

Posted on May 16, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

Pop some pattern into your wardrobe by combining a floral and a plaid. Simply sew some fun, floral fabric to the button plackets and give a classic plaid shirt a fresh new look. Get the full step by step directions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alterations, button-down shirt, clothing, DIY, fashion, Refashion, Sewing, Thrifting, tutorial, upcycling | 16 Comments

A Ten Minute Pencil Skirt to Show Off Your Curves

Posted on April 25, 2015 by The Renegade Seamstress

My ruggedly handsome husband has always loved my curves. Me? Not so much. It’s taken me a lifetime to start to appreciate my body. When I was very young, Twiggy was marketed as the ideal body type. For so long, in … Continue reading →